In a southwestern region, Pakistani forces execute four militants following an intelligence-led operation.
In a significant development, Pakistani security forces carried out an operation on September 17, 2025, in the Khuzdar District of Balochistan. The operation, an intelligence-based raid, targeted terrorists belonging to the Indian proxy group, Fitna al Hindustan.
The group killed during the operation was identified as Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, a militant organization that has been active in Balochistan. Four terrorists were reportedly killed, and weapons, ammunition, and explosives were recovered from the militants involved in the attacks in the Khuzdar District.
Balochistan, a strategically important province due to its mineral wealth and as a transit hub for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has been affected by a separatist insurgency in recent years. The province has witnessed a string of high-profile attacks this year, including the hijacking of a passenger train by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in March and a suicide bombing in Khuzdar that killed several children in May.
Authorities have relied on intelligence-based operations rather than launching a full-scale military campaign. Islamabad alleges that these militants are backed by Indian intelligence, an accusation that New Delhi denies. Separatist militant groups in Balochistan accuse Pakistan of depriving the province's locals of a share in its natural resources, allegations which Islamabad denies.
The military vowed to eradicate militant violence and bring those responsible to justice. A "sanitization operation" is underway to eliminate any other terrorists found in the area. It is important to note that groups such as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) have been active in Balochistan.
Security forces, civilians, and non-local workers are frequently targeted in Balochistan. The operation comes at a time when the province is under heightened security due to the ongoing insurgency and the strategic importance of the region. The operation conducted by Pakistani security forces is a testament to their commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region.
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